Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 11059, John Gonter, Continental (Penn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Penn.) Gontier, John Elizabeth
W. 11059 B.L. Wt. 7-60-55 B.L. Wt. 234-100
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Title of the Pensioner 77 March 1853 1878 Ind. 14 - 8 th Auditor - rate correct each 1887 Aug 6 Pension Agt reports paid to Dec 4. 1879 (living in Lancaster Lancaster Co Penn aged 82 years) -
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1683 Pennsylvania Phila Elizabeth Gontier widow of John Gontier Pen n who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private of Canaly
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Sept r 1853 and sent to J. B. Kaufman Lancaster Pa
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 27, 1848, Page 108 Vol. A Feb y 3/53
1828

4808 } Act. March 5/53 March 19/53
Elizabeth Gouder wid of John Gouder Priv.
Capt. Gibson Col. Armstrong Legion
Warrant Enl. Dis. Revolutionary War U.S. Prisoner
Adm't 60 acres May 18 th 1855 By
J. B. Baughman Leicester Pa.
Set of B. Kaufman, Sep 18/55 July 53 - 1852

Mr. Colendenin's Letter - 9 th Jan. 1806
7
Jan 1806

Lancaster 9 th January 1806
Andrew Gregg Esq r
Sir,
I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you here a patent issued to a certain John Genter late a private in the Revolutionary Army, with a certificate from the Secretary of the Land Office that he was proven satisfactorily to the Board of Property, to be the identical John Genter who served in the Army — These documents, I apprehend, will be sufficient to enable him to obtain his land due from the United States —
As he is entirely unacquainted with the manner of obtaining the land due from Congress, he desires me to write to some of his acquaintances in the City of Washington for the purpose of obtaining his land —
If the enclosed will be sufficient, I will take it as a particular favor if you will present it to the Land Office and obtain Mr. Genter's donation and have it immediately located in his own name; but if any thing else may be wanting, I hope you will write me and I will further you whatever may be necessary — If you obtain his patent be good enough to direct it and the enclosed patent to me in Lancaster
Any demands you may have in our way I will attend to punctually —
Politics are warm here, S r Bryan is now before the House of Representatives to account for the expenditure of 10,000 Dolls, I believe he will be found guilty of bad practices if not of mal — perhaps both — An efficient Judiciary Bill is on its way, and we have hopes it will pass —
Receive the Respect and esteem of your Humble Serv t
Sam d Lundenius

Andrew Gregg Esquire
Member of Congress
City of Washington
NEW

Warrant N o 234
N o 29.
John Hunter
Penn a Line
private.
Ld g by Mr. Gregg.
7
Aug 33 100

Andrew Ellicott, Secretary of the Land office of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify, that Mr. John Gouner (at whose request this certificate is granted) is the same man to whom the Board of Property of Pennsylvania did, on the 10 th day of July last, grant a donation tract of land, N o . 542, in the third district, in Mercer county, for his services as a private in General Armstrong's Legion, in the late Revolutionary War with Great Britain.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and the Seal of the Land Office aforesaid, at Lancaster, this 20 th day of November 1805.
And. Ellicott Secy. L. Office.

No. 1 Original pay roll 782 REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.  Ct # 871 93/9
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
13 Nov 1828.
John Gounter of Berke's in the State of Pennsylvania in the County of Pennsylvania has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in captain Sharps 's company, in the Armand's  regiment of the  Corps line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary W. Dickins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
18. November 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to John Gounter in the Armand's Corps
It further appears that John Gounter  not is now on the pension list of any  the agency, and has been so since the 3d March 1826 at the rate of 8 dollars per month.
Peter Hagner Aud
Michael St. R.

Isaac Nathaniel W. Dumble Jr. Clerk of the Court of the County of Lancaster in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that Samuel Dale Boquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time an Alderman for the City of Lancaster in the County aforesaid and duly empowered to administer oaths —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court at Lancaster this twenty sixth day of October Anno Domini 1828
N. W. Dumble Jr., Clerk

York County ss.
Personally came and appeared before me Charles H. Fisher one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, Frederick Hübner aged seventy-five Years, who was an enlisted soldier in the United States service under the Command of Colonel Almongo Legion, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, who being sworn according to law doth depose and say that he knew John Gondler and that he was a soldier at the same time in the United States service and belonged to Almongo Legion, Commanded by Captain Sharp, and that the said John Gondler had enlisted for the term of during the war, this deponent further states that John Gondler aforesaid soldier served under said Captain Sharp about two Years and after that time, this deponent and the said John Gondler were honorably discharged after the war, sworn and subscribed the 29 th day of July A. D. 1928. Fred Hübner before me —
Charles H. Fisher
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
YORK COUNTY, SS.
I, MICHAEL W. ASH, Prothonotary of the Court of Common
Pleas for the said county of York, Do Certify, that
Charles H. Fisher Esquire
before whom the annexed affidavit was made, is in acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and as such is
duly commissioned and qualified; and that to all acts by him done in that capacity full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, in the borough of York, this Twenty ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Eight —
Michael W. Ash

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
On this 30 th day of May A.D. 1853, personally appeared before the Hon: Daniel B. Vonderamith, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County & State, Christian Hump and Henry Goretzky, residents of the City of Lancaster, who being each duly sworn according to law, do on their oaths, say that they are personally acquainted with the declarant Elizabeth Gontz, that she was married to John Gontz, a Revolutionary soldier of this City, on the 27 th day of June 1839. That he died at Lancaster on the 13 th of December 1846 being then a United States State Pensioner, that they lived together as man and wife until his death, that she now receives a State Pension from Pennsylvania as John Gontz's widow - That she is still a widow, and that they are disinterested in her application.
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written, before me -
Christ. Hump Henry Goretzky
And I hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Gontz, Christian Hump, and Henry Goretzky, are highly credible persons and that their affidavits are entitled to full credit and belief, and that they are all personally known to me -
And I further certify that the declarant, Elizabeth Gontz from bodily infirmity, is unable to attend Court -
D B Vonderamith A. Judge
Subscribed to on this 30 th day of May A.D. 1853 D B Vonderamith

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the 2 nd Section of the act of 3 rd February 1853 State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss:
On this 30 th day of May A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the Hon. Daniel B. Vandenamite, Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County in the State of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Elizabeth Gouder, a resident of the City of Lancaster in said Coun- ty & State, aged 56 years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd Feb. 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - That she is the Widow of John Gouder, who was a private in Col. Armstrong's Legion and served until the close of the war, having previously served as a Volunteer. was in the army for a series of years and was honably discharged at York Penna. at the close of the war - That her said husband received a United States pension and believed it was under the act of 1828 or 1832. He also received a Pension from the State of Penna. That declarant has received a Penn s State Pension since January 1 st 1852 as John Gouder's Widow. She further declares that she was married to the said John Gouder, on the 27 th day of June 1839 at Lancaster Pa. That her said husband died on the 13 th of December 1848; that she was not mar- ried to him prior to the second of January 1800, but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now a widow
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above Elizabeth + Gouder mark Witness before me D. B. Vandenamite Judge

John Gander was lawfully married to Elizabeth Duer the 27 th of June 1839.
State of Penna Lancaster Co. ss.
Before me personally appeared Rev. William Beater Pastor of the German Lutheran Zion Congregation of the City of Lancaster who being duly affirmed according to law says that the above is a correct extract taken from the Church Records of the German, Luther- an Zion Congregation of said City of Lancaster, in the County of Lan- caster & State of Pennsylvania by the hand writing of Reverend William Beater, Pastor of said church at that time — Sworn and subscribed this 25 th day of
W m Beater
[Signature]
May A.D. 1853. before me —
H.B. Vondermilk
A. Judge
[Signature]

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County.
I John R Reed Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County & State do hereby certify that the Honorable Daniel B. Vonderasmith is the Associate Judge of said Court duly commissioned and qualified that the foregoing proceedings were had before him and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 30th day of May A.D. 1853.
John R. Reed, Prothonotary.
John R. Reed

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster City
On this 17 th day of March 1855, before me an Alderman in and for the City and State of said, duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Elizabeth Gontz, aged 62 years, a resident of Lancaster City & State of said, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Gontz, deceased who was a private or musician in the Company commanded by Captain Gibson in Armand's Legion in the Revolutionary War, and served several years in said Revolutionary War & was honorably discharged, that her said husband drew a pension from the United States until he died, which took place at Lancaster City, Pa, on the 18 th day of December 1846. That she was married to the said John Gontz at Lancaster Pa, on the 27 th day of June 1839, by the Rev William Becker, Pastor of the German Lutheran Congregation of this City, and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Duns, and that she is now a widow, that in 1851, the State of Penn a allowed her a State Pension for life & on the 1 st day of September 1853, the United States Government allowed her a Pension of $100 per annum for life, that she has never applied for Bounty Land - She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3 rd 1855"
Elizabeth her Gontz mark
We Robert A. Evans, and George B. Mowery, residents of said City and State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Gontz in our presence and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be -
Robert A. Evans George B. Mowery

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year within written, and I hereby certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Walter G. Evans
J n Alder n
State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County, ss.
I, Joseph Bowman, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of aforesaid do hereby certify that Walter G. Evans Esq is an Alderman in and for the City of Lancaster in the County and State of aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that his above written signature is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this seventeenth day of March A D 1855—
J. Bowman, Protho y .

August 9, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXX John Gonter W.11059 aw
Vera P. Speck 53 West 91st Street New York City
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.11059, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Gonter (his personal signature).
John Gonter served until the close of the war, at which time he was a private in Captain Sharp's company in Colonel Armand's Legion, length of service about two years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 29, 1828, then residing in the Borough of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
He also received a pension from the state of Pennsylvania.
He died December 13, 1846 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The date and place of his birth are not given.
June 27-1839 John Gonter married June 30, 1839 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth Dun or Duns.
As the widow of John Gonter, she was allowed pension on her application executed May 30, 1853, then gave her age as fifty-six years, and a resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She stated in 1855 that she sixty-two years old, no explanation given as to this discrepancy in age.
She also received a pension from the state of Pennsylvania.
children There is no reference to the children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Pension Office
16 Aug 1853
The original papers upon which John Gontier was pensioned are lost -
The case is respectfully referred to the 3 d Auditor for abstracts of the evidence upon which the Widow found the amount due her husband at his death
Very respectfully
J. Call
Chief Clerk
John Gontier Act 15 th May 1828, $102 p. an - Died 13 th December 1846 and paid "to his death."
F. Bush Auditor
(over.)
M rs . B. Elizabeth Gontier, the Widow, by her Attorney, Valentine Burkard show the amount of Pension $27.73 on the Certificate of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster Pa. that she was the legal widow of John Gontier, dec'd.
F. Bush 3 d Auditor

Rev. A. A. B. S., Pa. roll.
Boyle,

Camp Darien,
Darien, Conn.
July 20, 1932,
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Ref. 9467 John Gunter
Office of Assistant to Administrator.
Attention: - A.H.F.
Dear Sir:-
In reply to your letter of July 13, 1932, regarding John Gunter a Revolutionary soldier, I wish to say that I believe the John Gunter for whom information was given is not the one for whose record I am searching.
There is no doubt in my mind, that there was a Gunter who was my grandmother's grandfather in the Revolution, as both my grand- mother and her brothers have told the same story to their grandchildren.

differing but little in detail.
My grandmother's story was, I still remember stories about my grandfather Gunter being a soldier and that he was one of the " scouts " that was watching the Indians around here thro' these mountains about Roxbury - (Franklin County, Pa) but I can't say where he had his home when he enlisted . His home had been in York County when he was very young. But I do not know about him getting a pension. I can't say where from."
Her brother, Frederick Reed, told a granddaughter of his that his maternal grandfather Gunter was a " wagon driver " in the Revolution, - so possibly traveled westward from York.
It is a fact that a Gunter , or perhaps two brothers, emigrated from eastern Penna. to Franklin County and settled a little section known as Gunter's Valley, probably after the Revolution.
A Gunter's grave used to be decorated by the old Veterans every Memorial Day, and I recalle several old tomb-stones on the Gunter graves. Now, there is only one stone left standing, on "Frederick Gunter's, son of John Gunter, born in 1821, aged 21 years" - grave; and a standard for a flag. This is evidently incorrect as he would have been in neither the Revolution, War of 1812, nor Civil, according to dates on the stone.

All the old families have moved away from the section, or have died, - and the graves being neglected, the stones broken and lost, little attention was given to the name except that it had the name, Gunter, on the stone. There are brothers and sisters of Frederick Gunter, all children of John Gunter buried there at later dates (1870 and around that time). Also some cousins by the name of Fletcher.
It could be possible that the eastern County "where he had his home" was not York but perhaps Berks or Lancaster, - as my grandmother's memory at 86 may not have been accurate, when I was old enough to be interested enough to try to get facts from her.
I should much appreciate any further information that can be gotten, as I am interested in fixing up these graves, and want it to be accurate, if possible.
Yours very truly, Vera P. Speck

Rev  Records of John Gunter or Jonathan Gunter (April 1758 - 1848) York, Berks, Lancaster, or Franklin Co., Pa. and Frederick Gunter (1821 - 1847)
son of John Gunter .
Gunter's Valley - Robury  Lurgan Twp.  Franklin Co., Pa. Where born? Where enlisted?
Was he married at time? Wife's maiden name?
What company?
Pension to self or wife?
Did the Gov't place the stone on grave?
III, Captain field name Fletcher - Revolution or Civil War.
Franklin Co., Pa.
Lurgan or Letterkenny Township
Wife's maiden name?
Date and place of marriage if given.
Where did he lead Company from?
If in Revolution, was there a John or a Frederick Gunter in his company?
Information wanted by
Vera T. Speck 53 West 91st St., New York City.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11089
Elizabeth Gorter
Wid. of
John Gorter
Pr. of bar
Act: Feb. 3 d '53
Index:—Vol. A , Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1932 Aug. 9. 9. Dick & Vera P. spec. copy

Febra. 26th 1828
Simsbury
Reading Berks City
Honourable James Barbour I humbly beg leave to report to the Honourable Secretary of War certain facts as respects the case of John Gontier who is an applicant for a Pension from the United States it is my duty as a Citizen of My Country to make known the following here follows these facts which if my Country asks I am able to prove by affidavit it appears that Mr. John Gontier is still endeavouring to procure a Pension. here I humbly state to the Hon Secretary of War the Real Situation of said J. Gontier viz he has an annuity of Forty two Pounds by his wife and a House free of Rent charge he has one Gold watch one do Silver his house stocked with Valuable Furniture a Complete Set of Gun and Rifle Smith Tools and again he lives equal to any Gentleman in the United States he has all and every thing that is of the very best he keeps a hired Girl to do house work their has Only nine Months elapsed since he and his wife made a journey to the City of Philadelphia at that time he took with him the sum Sixty Dollars I do assure my Country that he and said Gontier's wife are each of them at least equal in fineness to that of any Gentleman or Lady in the United States I have here particular to state that if any person or persons have signed any thing in favour of said Gontier they have done the same with out procuring his situation I do then say if the Government grants him a Pension he then will have the same by defrauding his Country I was desired to write to my Country to make known his intrigue. such Citizens here who know him are astonished that he could dare ask a Pension. and by certain Information I learnt further that he was Only a Militia Man as such I was credibly informed I do assure the Hon Secretary that I have no malice at heart or envy with Gontier all that I desire is that no such a Character shall defraud his Country.  To the Hon James Barbour Reference Over Respectfully the Hon Secretary Humble Servt Samuel Levan

In the foregoing I have stated pure facts facts which I am considerable for without any malice or ill will
James Dean
He has no Right to claim a Pension under the Act of the 8th of May 1820

recd 22 Jany 1828 19.958
John Genter of Berks County Pennsylvania.
not 18 March 1818
advised by letter
Saml. Baird, Esq Agt Reading Pa

Reading.
P.A. January 19. 1878
J. L. Edward Esq.
Sir
At the request of John Gantner an applicant for a Pension I enclose document, which it is hoped will be found satisfactory and entitle him to have his name placed on the list
Yours respectfully.
Sam Baird

a 3 story house & 2 lots of ground, in town of 6 th Lancaster Co Mortgaged in 1820. to Ph a . Bank. For sum of $915 money applied to pay a debt for money previously borrowed of the Bank of 6 th } 295. balance due and p o to same bank as Endorse for a note of balance due, or bearer 620. 915
March 27. 1824. the Ph a . Bank. issued an Ex. on said mortgage for the sum of $975.
Also sold and conveyed to John Matthias 2 lots of ground in part p o of $1180.38 as endorser for him.
lots valued at $400, each at time of conveyance
Also owned 100 acres Mulitay land in Ohio the greater part sold for tax s .
Deed in letter of 1 March 1828. to have the the balance of the Mulitay land valued (102 acres) and account for money borrowed since 18 March 1828. and exhibit deeds. etc.

Elizabeth Genter Wife of John Genter free
Died 13 Decs 1846
2nd Section

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Gontier  Widow of  John Gontier of Lancaster  County and State of  Pennsylvania under the Act  Act of 3 July 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
John Gontier was a Rev Pensioner under the Act of 15 May 1828 at the rate of $100 per annum, and who died on 13 Decr 1846.
Elizabeth Gontier Wid of John on the 30th day of July 1853 in the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Lancaster made application for a Pension under the Act of 3 d July 1853.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proven by public Records
Death by Out of 3 d Ind. and parole
Identity and continued Widowhood by parole evidence
Pension allowed at the rate of $100 per annum
Commencing on the 3 d July 1853
August 28th 1853
Name and residence of Agent
J. B. Kaufman Esq. Lancaster Penn a
Wm. W. Cook Examining Clerk.

Gentle Payment to be made at
RECEIVING OFFICE
by
Philadelphia
Daniel Haysom Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Penna
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 103, Vol. A
Clerk.
E. R. Weighman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
Ms 1682
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 8, 1858,
Elizabeth Gouler
widow of John Gouler who was a Private of Cavalry in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred dollars and 50 cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1858, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this first day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Robert L. Collins
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. C. Cole Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
66 years 25 Nov 1855 69 do do do 1859 70 do do do 1860
Ms. A. 10/63

Leicester Penn te May 30 th 1853.
Sir:
Enclosed you will receive the proof in support of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Gouder, widow of John Gouder deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U. States, for a Pension under the 2 d Section of the Act of 3 rd February 1853—
It would seem that this widow is entitled to an arrear of Pension from 1836, or at least from his death in 1846— by the wording of the act— as that act extends the same privileges to those widows who married since 1800 that the former acts did to those who married prior to 1800 & before 1794— He was a Dragoon and drew not less than $100. per annum— He may have been pensioned under the Act of 1818, but not to think it was as late as 1828 or 1832. Send the Certificate when the claim is allowed—
Very Respectfully
Your ob dt Serv t
J B Kaufman
Hon. L. P. Waldo Com. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Lancaster City Penn a Mch. 16/34
Rev. H. C. Dayton & Comm ee of Pensions } Indis:
Allow me to trouble you for an answer to the following - The inquiry is made on behalf of an old lady & for my trouble I neither ask or get nothing. Elizabeth Gouder aged about 64 years Tells me that in the summer of 1833 James B. Ruffman & D. B. Borden Smith Esqrs. prevailed on her to sign & they sent papers for her to obtain a pension to your department. That they afterwards said they had not succeeded. Mrs G. is the wife of Jno. Gouder , who died Dec 13. 1846 and was a Revolutionary soldier. Will you please inform me whether any Pension was awarded to said Elizabeth Gouder or not? And if so who drew same? And if not whether Elizth. or the Admin of Jno. Gouder Sec d . Could not under the laws obtain a Pension. Very Resp ly &c. D. W. Patterson

Elizabeth Goulet

PENSION OFFICE,
March 19 1855.
Sir:
The claim of Elizabeth Porter wid. of Solon Porter No. 4808 for Bounty Land under the act of 3d March, 1855, has been received, and will be attended to in its turn.
As it must be some weeks before we can commence issuing warrants under this act, it is respectfully requested that the applicant will wait a reasonable time before making application to know what has been done in relation to the claim. All applications will be disposed of as fast as the nature of the business will admit, and immediate notice given to the parties, or their agents.
I am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
L. P. WALDO, Commissioner.
J. B. Kaufman Esq— Lancaster Pa.

Lancaster Pa. September 6 th /55.
Sir.
March 17 th 1855 I sent you application of Elizabeth Goude, Widow of John Goude deceased (who was a Soldier in Armands Legion for several years in the Revolutionary War, and whose name you will find on record) for 160 acre of Bounty Land Under Act of 1855.
The enclosed printed circular, I duly received no 4808, and have waited with much patience for a decision. Applications and much like have been acted upon, and I fear the papers have been mislaid since received. Not wishing to be troublesome I have waited thus long.
Will you please take up the case, or drop a single line informing me the cause of delay.
With much respect
I am Respectfully yours J. B. Kaufman

Lancaster March 17 th 1855
Sir:
Enclosed I send you the application for Bounty under act of March 3 rd 55 of Mrs Elizabeth Goules, Widow of John Goules, dd. of the Revolutionary War. For the particulars of her marriage, his death &c I refer you to the proof on file in your Office in her successful application for a Pension in the summer of 1853.
When allowed please send the Warrant to me
Hon: L.P. Waldo } Com. of Pensions } Washington City }
Respectfully Yours J.B. Kaufman

Old man No. 1682 act July 3. 53
Elizabeth Goude widow of John
Last paid to Dec. H. 1849 Dropped query unclaimed
11-10-53 File in case
Art. Skane unfiled with original papers in case -
Pensioner probably deceased.
Sprague Nov 14. 83

Elizabeth N.J.
Regd. Am. St. No 4808
July 31 5 30 PM 1882
Return
Prof. J. Munk Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
FILE

4808
FREE
Hon: L. P. Waldo Com. of Pensions Washington City D. Columbia

234 - 100-Rev. ✓
Sir
Waare

19.959.
John Gonter, Revo. Penn.
Susp? see letter 1. st March 1828 to S. Baird.
8 th After the letter to Mr. B. was written, the enclosed caveat was rec. from S. Levan.
See letter to Hon. Wm. Addams, A Rep. 2d May 1828.

act Feb 3 5 B
File 11,059
Elizabeth Widow of John Gunter
1682
OLD WAR.

Act Feby 3/53
(PENSIONER DROPPED.)
U. S. Pension Agency, Phila. Pa.
Mch 31, 1883.
Hon H. H. Dudley Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I hereby report that the name of Elizabeth Gouler widow of John, who was a pensioner on the rolls of this Agency, under Certificate No. 1682, and who was last paid at $8 1 / 3 , to 4 Dec, 1879, has been dropped, because of unclaimed
Very respectfully,
H. G. Siesleb
Pension Agent.
Hrf
Every name dropped to be thus reported at once.